International Business Studies, B.S.

The Business Administration, B.S. with a Business Studies concentration at UNC Greensboro provides a broad foundation in business while allowing students to shape their studies around their interests and career goals. Through subjects such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, analytics, and business strategy, students develop the practical and analytical knowledge needed to explore opportunities across industries, including healthcare management, corporate communications, entrepreneurship, and business operations.

Curriculum Structure

The university publishes degree and concentration requirements rather than a fixed four-year course sequence. The following is a suggested progression based on the official curriculum, not a prescribed year-by-year study plan.

Year 1: Students begin with business foundations, professional development, mathematics, and writing. Courses such as Blueprint for Personal Development, Financial Accounting, and Principles of Microeconomics introduce professional skills, financial records, and the economic principles that influence business decisions.

Year 2: Students build their understanding of business information, economics, and organizational operations. Courses such as Managerial Accounting, Economic and Business Statistics I, and Information Systems for Decision Making develop skills in interpreting financial information, using quantitative evidence, and understanding how organizations use information to make decisions.

Year 3: Students explore the functional areas of business and begin shaping their Business Studies concentration through selected courses. Subjects such as Business Finance I, Principles of Marketing, and Organizational Behavior help students understand financial planning, customer needs, and how people and teams function within organizations.

Year 4: Students complete advanced business requirements, concentration courses, and career-profile electives while strengthening their strategic and professional skills. Courses such as Business Policy and Strategy, Management Process Skills, and Directed Business Practice allow students to connect business knowledge with leadership, strategic planning, and practical business activities.

Focus Areas

Business administration, accounting, economics, business statistics, spreadsheet analytics, information systems, finance, international business, organizational behavior, marketing, operations management, business ethics, leadership, management process skills, entrepreneurship, business strategy, professional development.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop an understanding of core business functions and how organizations operate, alongside analytical, quantitative, communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills. The curriculum also supports professional development, ethical and sustainable business thinking, and the ability to apply business knowledge across different organizational settings.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics holds dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This school-level accreditation reflects external quality standards and continuous improvement in business education; it is not a separate professional license for this concentration.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

UNC Greensboro highlights internship experiences with organizations such as Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, the Koury Convention Center, the Embassy of Mexico, and Walt Disney World. The university notes that some students have continued employment with their internship organizations after graduation. These are examples of experiential and employer connections, not a concentration-specific employment rate or salary statistic.